Wotts – Better Days

Wotts are back with another excellent composition that will immediately appeal to all indie pop fans. This exceptional duo continuously evolves with each new single, and that’s the case with “Better Days,” a fine piece of sonic artistry that serves as an adequate taster of “FLANK!,” an upcoming extended play slated for release later this summer. Perhaps Wotts explores the fundamentals of indie pop music but their songs always offer more. Beneath all those mesmerizing vocal harmonies and lush instrumentation hides a cleverly assembled structure that also embraces psych-pop, dream-pop, and synth-pop aesthetics. Whoever stumbled upon their music before knows these folks are capable of crafting emotionally resonant tracks where even the nearly impossible combinations work to their advantage. “Better Days” is not an exception either, as their poured heart and soul working on this track by incorporating only the finest properties that will elevate this track to its heights. They left no stone unturned while writing, composing, arranging, recording, and producing this fine piece of artistry, resulting in a song that will not only appeal to longtime indie pop fans but anyone who appreciates music as an art form capable of tackling all the senses.

Wotts always pay attention to detail, so that’s the case with this track as well. The entire collection of synth leads, themes, melodies, harmonies, and other sonic maneuvers shapes a hypnotizing, addictive, irresistible atmosphere that immediately wraps around your listening apparatus and refuses to let go long after the last notes and beats end. Every layer is thoughtfully assembled to satisfy even those picky music enthusiasts. Also, it’s nearly mindblowing how all these layers articulate throughout the entire composition without overwhelming each other. From dominant ones to more subtle orchestrations, these synth works define “Better Days.” If the synths are mainly responsible for that calm, soothing, relaxing, ethereal ambiance, then the guitars are one of those elements that bring more complexity to the structure. Their soulful, funky, jangly, angular accentuations and chord progressions cut through the otherwordly ambiance, making “Better Days” worth spinning again evermore. Wotts kept these guitar works as clean as possible and this lack of distortion suits the aesthetics of the song pretty well. The band focuses on a more polished, clean, crispy, crystal-clear sound where every element shines in the limelight. Also, there are generous servings of studio reverb, echo, and delay, decorating all the instrumentations and making this number lean much more towards dream pop and shoegaze waters. However, Wotts are clever musicians who expertly do everything, so that’s the case with these effects.

Beneath all these lush synths and guitars lies an equally impressive low-end support. The duo fully stacked this track with soul, funk, and rhythm and blues-inspired basslines, making “Better Days” even more complex and pleasant to the ears. Their warm-sounding, audible, intricate properties complement the remainder of the composition while providing more groove, depth, and clarity to the ambiance. It’s one of those instruments you should especially pay attention to because they demonstrate tremendous dedication to the craft of this incredible duo. They unquestionably poured heart and soul into every layer, but the bass guitar reigns supreme in this case. This composition wouldn’t sound this groovy and dynamic without the entire barrage of moderate beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. These rhythmic patterns dictate the tempo while keeping the remainder of the instrumentations in line. Every hit of the snare, kick of the bass drum, and splash over the cymbal brings more detail to this exceptional composition. With “Better Days,” Wotts prove once again why they are one of the finest Canadian indie pop bands. The duo continuously delivers premium music to the table, and “Better Days” might be their finest work so far. Their latest song resonates with sincere emotion and beautiful orchestrations, so you should place “Better Days” on your music radar as soon as possible. Don’t miss it!